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What’s Worth Buying Used: Part I

March 14, 2016

What’s Worth Buying Used: Part I

A reader recently asked us what was okay to buy used vs new. The answer is different for everyone depending…

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New US Law Lowers Import Taxes

March 14, 2016

New US Law Lowers Import Taxes

Good news for US readers. If you’ve been eyeing a particularly pricey jacket or pair of shoes at an overseas…

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Is This the Last Zoot Suit?

March 14, 2016

Is This The Last Zoot Suit?

We’ve written before about the Zoot Suit Riots, which weren’t exactly riots, but a widespread wildcat campaign by white servicemen…

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It’s on Sale: J. Press

March 14, 2016

It’s On Sale: J. Press

As J. Press phases out their youth-oriented, Ovadia-designed York Street collection to be replace by their youth-oriented Blue collection, they’ve…

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The Ensembles of Miles Davis Epitomized Cool

March 13, 2016

The Ensembles Of Miles Davis Epitomized Cool

The New York Times has an nice piece today on how Miles Davis epitomized cool – not just through his…

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Inside Track: March 13th - March 19th Edition

March 12, 2016

Inside Track: March 13th – March 19th Edition

Here are our hand-selected favorites from eBay for this week, plus heads-up on recommended sales. If you’re a member of…

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eBay Roundup

March 11, 2016

EBay Roundup

Check out the stuff Jesse, Pete, and I found on eBay this week. Included is a … Trump Supporter? Unconfirmed if Trump…

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Five Quajillion Tie Clips

March 11, 2016

Five Quajillion Tie Clips

The other day, I was talking to a friend, and he mentioned he had come upon something amazing: two big…

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Raekwon on why ODB bumrushed the stage at the '98 Grammys

March 10, 2016

Raekwon On Why ODB Bumrushed The Stage At The ’98 Grammys

You know what suits make you feel like when you throw them on. Right or wrong? Raekwon on why ODB…

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Spring Inspiration From Yasuto Kamoshita

March 10, 2016

Spring Inspiration From Yasuto Kamoshita

Dressing for fall is relatively easy. Just get some flannel trousers and chinos, and then pile on your knitwear, tweed…

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Why yes, we do offer a shamrock-themed pocket square

March 10, 2016

Why Yes, We Do Offer A Shamrock-themed Pocket Square

Why yes, we do offer a shamrock-themed pocket square, handmade from 1940s rayon.

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Style & Fashion Drawings: Last Days of Winter and Long Coats

March 9, 2016

Style & Fashion Drawings: Last Days Of Winter And Long Coats

I drew this week’s illustrations while sitting upstairs at Don Q – one of the oldest bakeries in Kobe. The…

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn … and Bruce Boyer

March 8, 2016

Bullseye With Jesse Thorn … And Bruce Boyer

Long time readers know that Jesse hosts the NPR show Bullseye. This week’s guests? Magician and historian Ricky Jay, comedian…

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eBay Roundup

March 8, 2016

EBay Roundup

Check out the stuff Jesse, Pete, and I found on eBay over the weekend – such as this M-43 Army jacket, convertible…

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Our Beloved Sponsors

March 8, 2016

Our Beloved Sponsors

A warm thanks to our sponsors this month for supporting what we do.  Our first sponsor Ledbury has a new…

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